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Do THIS to Avoid the Look of Premature Aging
Worried that wrinkles and other visible signs of aging are going to start dominating your skin before you reach the later stages of your life?
Premature aging is an increasingly common problem that’s exacerbated by a number of different factors. If you want to keep your skin looking smooth and youthful for as long as possible, read on as OROGOLD explains exactly what you need to do.
First and Foremost, Protect Your Skin From the Sun
There are a number of contributing factors to premature aging. However, the sun is the most influential. Numerous studies back this up, showing that up to 90% of the visible changes that occur in the skin over time, meaning wrinkles, sagging, and more, can be attributed to UV rays. UVA rays are the most damaging as they penetrate deeper and slowly destroy the collagen and elastin proteins that keep your skin firm and smooth. However, UVB rays cause plenty of destruction too, making it important to keep both away from your skin.
Can something as simple as a sunscreen really help to prevent the look of premature aging? Yes and, again, this is something that has been confirmed by science. Studies have found that wearing sunscreen on a daily basis means that you’re 24% less likely to show increased signs of aging than someone who doesn’t wear sunscreen, or who wears sunscreen inconsistently. Every second of sun exposure will contribute to the accumulation of sun damage. This means that your skin needs to be covered with SPF at all times during the day, even if you aren’t spending a long stretch of time out in the sun.
Products like the OROGOLD 24K Skin Tone SPF 30 make this easy. It’s a face moisturizer that also provides SPF 30 – the recommended amount of sun protection for most skin types. This silky formula applies easily and leaves the skin feeling unbelievably soft and supple, making reapplications so enjoyable!
Additional sun protection measures should be taken too, such as wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and long clothing. Try to stay out of the sun during its hottest hours as well – this is when UV rays are most damaging.
Damage From Pollution Needs to be Avoided Too
While the sun is the most significant environmental cause of premature aging, pollution is becoming an increasing problem. Research shows that air pollution can drastically accelerate the skin aging process…and it’s something that’s very difficult to avoid.
Air pollution is made up of lots of tiny particles that come from various sources. When these come into contact with your skin, they cause inflammation and oxidative stress. This not only breaks down the protein fibers that keep your skin taut and firm but also has a harmful effect on a cellular level. Air pollution interferes with skin barrier function too. This means that, over time, your skin will be even less capable of defending itself from the destruction that pollution can cause, resulting in a vicious circle of damage that’s hard to escape from.
It’s not just outdoor air that’s polluted either – indoor air can be just as, if not more, harmful. So, if pollution is so difficult to avoid, what’s the solution to stop it from aging your complexion so quickly?
While you may not be able to prevent your skin from being exposed to those pollutants, there are a couple of things that you can do to ensure that those pollutants don’t delve down deep enough to cause serious damage. Cleansing your skin twice a day, for example, will help to stop those pollutants from building up on your skin’s surface. Use a cleanser that’s capable of dealing with these particles, such as the OROGOLD 24K Mousse Cleanser.
A good exfoliator is essential too as this will remove any pollutants that have already started to sink into your pores. Pick a formula that exfoliates both physically and chemically, just like the OROGOLD 24K Multi-Vitamin Deep Peeling + Mandelic Acid.
Hydration is Essential for Preserving the Appearance of Youth
You’re probably aware of how important water is for every single process that takes place in the body. Your skin cells rely on it too. A certain amount of water is needed for them to function properly, with everything from protein production to cell regeneration requiring moisture.
What happens if your skin cells don’t receive enough water? For starters, you’ll notice a decline in how elastic your skin feels. It won’t have the same tightness and bounce that it did in your youth. Instead, it will start to sag and wrinkle. Dehydration also slows down the skin’s regenerative processes. This means that when it takes a hit from UV rays or pollution, it won’t be able to recover quite so well. As a result, those harmful environmental factors that significantly contribute to the skin aging process will take even more of a toll.
While drinking eight glasses of water each day will go some way toward keeping your skin hydrated, this often isn’t enough, especially if you’re actively trying to avoid the look of premature aging. Instead, water consumption needs to be coupled with topical hydration. This way, instead of having to wait for water to filter through your body and trickle over to your skin cells, your skin will receive a direct moisture boost.
How you topically hydrate your skin should depend on your skin type. If you have oily or combination skin, you’ll need lightweight hydrating ingredients, like the sodium hyaluronate and peptides found in the 24K Termica Activation Serum. Meanwhile, dry and sensitive skin will need a richer blend of hydrating ingredients, like the hydrating plant oils found in the OROGOLD 24K Nano Ultra Silk Serum.
Add Plenty of Antioxidants to Your Skincare Routine
So far, we’ve talked about the steps that you can take to prevent your complexion from aging prematurely, such as protecting your skin from the sun and pollution while keeping it sufficiently hydrated at all times. However, what happens if you slip up, meaning that the sun/pollution manages to cause some level of oxidative stress and free radical damage?
This is where antioxidants come in. These powerful compounds can help with many of the factors that contribute to premature aging. Studies confirm that antioxidants can:
- Reduce the appearance of DNA damage caused by UV rays
- Minimize the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic sources
- Give the skin a firmer and more elastic finish
- Improve skin hydration levels
- Reduce the feeling of inflammation, which is something else that speeds up the skin aging process
- Leave the skin feeling softer and silkier
If premature aging concerns you, antioxidants are most definitely the way to go! The question is…which antioxidants should you be using?
The good news? Just about every antioxidant will provide the above benefits to some extent. With that said, some are more powerful than others. Vitamin C is one that’s revered for its extraordinary properties. This is why most dermatologists will recommend adding a vitamin C serum, like the OROGOLD 24K Vitamin C Booster Facial Serum, to your skincare routine if you want to keep your skin looking youthful.
Stress Management is Crucial
Studies show that stress is becoming an increasing problem for the general population. People are now more stressed than ever, which not only affects mental and physical health but also impacts the skin.
How? It all comes down to cortisol – the hormone that your body releases when you’re stressed. Although this hormone helps the body and mind to deal with its stressors, it spells bad news for your skin. Cortisol slowly weakens the protein fibers that hold your skin taut and smooth. This then results in premature wrinkles and loose skin. Stress also dehydrates the skin, which, as you know, accelerates the aging process.
So, while skincare is important for keeping your complexion youthful, stress management is key too! Identifying and eliminating the causes of your stress should be the first step that you take, but it’s also worth exploring the different ways in which you can lower your stress levels when they do start to rise. For example, some people find that going for a walk or doing some other form of exercise can quickly help. Others prefer to listen to music or write in a journal. Deep breathing exercises and meditation can be very helpful too. Whichever you choose, cutting back on stress will also enable you to save your complexion from aging quite so quickly!
Other Lifestyle Factors Influence Skin Aging Too
Stress isn’t the only aspect of your lifestyle that accelerates the skin aging process. There is so much else that can affect this too.
Your diet, for example, is hugely influential. A fresh and well-balanced diet will give your skin cells the nutrients that they need to thrive. On the other hand, consuming foods that are heavily processed and full of sugar will only degrade your skin’s protein fibers and bring about aging much sooner. Try to fill your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
The amount of exercise that you do makes a difference too. Exercise helps to improve circulation. This then means that your skin receives a greater amount of oxygen and nutrients, enabling your skin cells to function to their full potential.
Your sleeping habits are something else to look into. If you’re getting less than seven hours of quality sleep each night, you’ll find that your skin will age much faster. Aim for eight hours and make sure that you’re sleeping soundly during this time. When it comes to preventing premature aging, your quality of sleep is just as crucial as quantity.
Keeping the Appearance of Aging at Bay With OROGOLD
With so many different factors contributing to the skin aging process, it’s easy to see why premature aging is becoming such a big problem. Fortunately, you have plenty of tools at your disposal to help with this. Cater to your skin’s needs with the right choice of topical products while also ensuring that you’re living a healthy lifestyle, and you’ll be able to keep your skin looking smooth, bright, and youthful for many more years to come!
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